Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Last month, Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) held its “2023 Descartes Innovation Forum for Broker, Forwarder and Customs.” I served as a panelist on a session titled, “AI in Logistics Technology – Ally or Adversary?” I was joined on the virtual stage by Nelson Cabral, National Customs Manager at DSV Air & Sea. Read more The post How Is AI technology Impacting The Logistics Industry Today?

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We have learned that anything can happen in the last three-plus years when it comes to transportation. Currently, we are seeing interest rates above seven percent , and the future freight market is not clear. Being uncertain about what the future brings can make people afraid of it, but being engulfed in that fear is bad for everyone. As a Freight Agent, what should you be doing in this uncertain freight market?

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Trux

OCTOBER 24, 2023

GPS telematics, short for Global Positioning System (GPS) and telematics technology, is a system that combines GPS tracking with data collection and transmission capabilities. It is used to monitor and manage vehicles, assets, and equipment in real-time.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tech That Helps Small to Mid-Size Carriers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 23, 2023 With inflation continually driving costs up and demand for freight down, experts say growth in the freight market will be modest throughout 2024. This economic outlook has landed the economy at the top of the 2023 Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry list recently released by the American Transportation Re

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Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Stephanie Cannon and Joe Lynch discuss ecommerce logistics innovation. Stephanie is the Senior Vice President of Operations Excellence and Collaborative Innovation at Pitney Bowes , a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics, and financial services to help clients simplify the complexities of sending parcels and mail. About Stephanie Cannon As SVP of Operations Excellence and Collaborative Innovation at Pitney Bowes, Stephanie Cannon leads the Operational Excellenc

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Food Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Fleet owners are projected to save an estimated $48 billion in their total operating costs from the transition through 2050. But how does this ruling impact how temperature-controlled foods and beverages move across state lines?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2023

One of the ideas at the heart of the discipline of supply chain management is the importance of collaboration. The discipline has done a good job of driving collaboration between sales and marketing and manufacturing, procurement, and logistics. The profession has not yet managed to integrate product development into core decisions in a meaningful way.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Mark Vickers and Joe Lynch discuss Mexico transportation risk. Mark is the Executive Vice President and Head of International Logistics at Reliance Partners , one of the nation’s fastest-growing commercial insurance agencies. Reliance Partners’ Borderless Coverage is a global insurance program designed to protect businesses of all sizes from the risks associated with international operations.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Today, eCommerce forecasting remains a mystery that continues to make efficient warehousing a challenge for most eRetailers. 32 Degrees, an activewear brand that sells direct to consumer and through retail channels, is an exception.

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Food Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. With multiple closures of shippers and brokerages, and more expected, is this proof of a 'freight recession'?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Market Insights data for additional insights and perspective. I once again shared my commentary for this month in a brief Transporeon Journal Market Update. Read more The post Across the Pond: The European Transportation Market (October 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The leaves are changing, the mornings and nights are getting cooler, Halloween is less than a week away, and Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy have launched holiday kickoff deals. That means that we are getting ready for the annual holiday logistics bonanza. The National Retail Federation (NRF) has issued its annual forecast, anticipating that retail sales will grow between 4 percent and 6 percent in 2023, meaning sales will reach between $5.13 trillion and $5.23 trillion this year.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Today, eCommerce forecasting remains a mystery that continues to make efficient warehousing a challenge for most eRetailers. 32 Degrees, an activewear brand that sells direct to consumer and through retail channels, is an exception.

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Advertiser: GEP

As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Truck owners, regardless of the state where the trucks are plated, will be required to pay an annual $30-per-truck fee to California, likewise to submit passing emissions tests twice a year to be able to operate in the state.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It’s one of those Fridays, where I’m short on sleep, short on time, and have lots to do before the day is over. So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Happy (But Hopefully Fewer) Returns With the holidays approaching, this is the time of year when. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 27, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an engineer, former solutions architect and now CEO of a leading supply chain technology company, I have a real affinity and respect for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their teams, without whom successful enterprise technology deployments would be impossible. That’s why I value the time I get with CIOs every bit as much as I value time with CFOs, CSCOs and supply chain professionals of every stripe.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Cooperation on emissions reduction is essential, and the Maersk-Inditex agreement for shipping is a signal to the world.

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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Owner Adam Johnson said this truck is "the big daddy that we have in our fleet," sitting on a 336-inch wheelbase and powered by a Signature 600 Cummins.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Road Flex program is part of the XPO’s previously announced strategy to insource third-party linehaul carrier miles.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Wholesale distributors have long been masters of product inventory management, but now they must also take charge of another type of inventory.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Martinsville Independent School District (ISD) in Texas has deployed five Blue Bird Vision electric buses, five Nuvve Level II chargers and Nuvve FleetBox 2.0 charge management software. Martinsville ISD is now officially the first Texas school district to boast an all-electric school bus fleet, according to the Texas Electric School Bus Project, a nonprofit […] The post Texas School District Goes All-Electric appeared first on NGT News.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 27, 2023

These six films are more about suspense and psychology than blood and guts, and while these movies may vary in tone, our favorite parts of all of them are the classic trucks. Best watched in the dark at a lonely rest stop. Pull over, kill the lights.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

UAW leadership presented Mack Trucks late last week with terms of a new deal that the company called "unreasonable.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 24, 2023

America’s battery supply chain is still in development, but to ensure its resilience and reliability will call for best-in-class professionals.

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Truck News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tobogganing down a snowy hill and crashing at the bottom is a lot of fun for kids. It’s definitely no accident.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Owner-operators are more closely focused on operational realities, and battery electric trucks simply aren't ready for prime time OTR with limited range. But with rates low, might long-term rewards of going electric catch up with investment risk?

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Commercial Carrier Journal

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Mack and UAW have made some inroads but are far apart with no meetings scheduled on other important items.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The UAW’s selective strike strategy has been successful in preserving its strike fund, which implies that the UAW can continue the current pace of strikes for 36 more weeks.

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